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Describing Qualities

Size, shape, color, degree, condition, and evaluation.

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complexly C1
in a complex manner M S
perceptively C1
In a way that shows quick and accurate understanding. M S
impishly C1
In a playfully naughty, mischievous way. M S
stressfully C1
In a way that causes worry, tension, or pressure. M S
inalterable C1
/ɪnˈɔltərəbəl/ incapable of being changed or altered M S
conquerable C1
/ˈkɑŋkɚəbəl/ capable of being defeated, subdued, or brought under control M S
beguilingly C1
In a charming and attractive way. M S
agreeableness C1
a temperamental disposition to be agreeable M S
gushingly C1
In an overly enthusiastic, emotionally effusive way. M S
damply C1
/ˈdæmpli/ In a slightly wet manner. M S
undesigned C1
/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪnd/ not planned, intended, or done deliberately M S
unsustainably C1
/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbli/ In a way that cannot continue without causing harm or running out of resources. M S
slackly C1
In a loose, limp, or relaxed way. M S
dominantly C1
In a way that is most powerful, important, or controlling. M S
fancifully C1
/ˈfænsɪfəli/ in an imaginative, playful, or unrealistic way M S
unreliably C1
In a way that cannot be depended on or trusted. M S
docilely C1
/ˈdɑ.səl.li/ In an obedient, easily controlled way. M S
stuffily C1
/ˈstʌfɪli/ In a boring, formal, and pompous way. M S
developable C1
/dɪˈvɛləpəbəl/ capable of being developed, improved, built on, or brought into a more complete state M S
unhardened C1
/ʌnˈhɑrdənd/ not made hard, firm, or emotionally callous M S
eclectically C1
In a way that draws on a wide mixture of sources or styles. M S
compliantly C1
In a way that willingly obeys or goes along with what is wanted. M S
tautly C1
In a tight, stretched, or tense way. M S
avowedly C1
/əˈvaʊɪdli/ in an openly acknowledged or declared manner M S
deluded C1
/dɪˈluːdɪd/ having false beliefs or opinions, often due to being misled or deceived M S
emanation C1
/ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/ something that is emitted or radiated from a source M S
evocative C1
/ɪˈvɑːkətɪv/ bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind M S
gaudiness C1
/ˈɡɔːdinəs/ excessive showiness or flashiness, often lacking in taste or sophistication M S
gnarly C1
/ˈnɑːrli/ difficult, dangerous, or challenging, often used to describe extreme sports or activities M S
hew C1
/hjuː/ to cut or shape something with a tool such as an axe M S
insatiable C1
/ɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/ impossible to satisfy, especially in terms of desires or appetites M S
leet C1
/liːt/ an alternative spelling of "elite," used in online communities to denote a high level of skill or status M S
mire C1
/ˈmaɪər/ a stretch of swampy or boggy ground M S
peevishly C1
/ˈpiːvɪʃli/ in a manner showing annoyance or irritation, especially in a childish way M S
perfidious C1
/pɚˈfɪdiəs/ deceitful and untrustworthy M S
petulantly C1
/ˈpɛtʃələntli/ in a manner showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over something minor M S
pungency C1
/ˈpʌndʒənsi/ the quality of having a strong, sharp smell or taste M S
revelry C1
/ˈrɛvəlri/ lively and noisy festivities, often involving drinking and dancing M S
rill C1
/ɹɪl/ a small stream or brook, often a shallow channel of water M S
rivulet C1
/ˈɹɪv.jə.lɪt/ a small stream or brook, often a minor tributary of a river M S
seamy C1
/ˈsiːmi/ showing the unpleasant or sordid aspects of life, often those hidden or ignored M S
squelch C1
/skwɛltʃ/ a soft, sucking sound made when pressure is applied to liquid or mud M S
succinct C1
/səkˈsɪŋkt/ clearly and briefly expressed; concise M S
tawdry C1
/ˈtɔːdri/ showy but cheap and of poor quality M S
separable C1
/ˈsɛpərəbəl/ capable of being separated or considered independently M S
weatherworn C1
/ˈwɛðɚˌwɔrn/ worn, damaged, roughened, or aged by long exposure to sun, wind, rain, or other weather M S
unentertaining C1
/ˌʌnˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/ not entertaining, interesting, or enjoyable; dull M S

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